McCarthy says he structured #Packers coaching staff with run and pass game coordinators on both sides of the ball because assistants "were a bit restrictive for growth" in the past. "With this new structure, it gives our talented coaches an opportunity to advance within."

McCarthy said Pettine was a good fit based on the characteristics he was looking for. Had five things he wanted to focus on in interviews and "Mike nailed them all." Said Joe Whitt had an excellent interview as well.

McCarthy says he had five components he was looking for in new defensive coordinator, won't specify what they were. He thought Joe Whitt did a good job addressing those five areas in his interview, but MIke Pettine "really knocked it out of the park."

McCarthy already seeing changes in #Packers organizational restructuring: "I've talked to Mark Murphy more in the last three weeks than I did in my first 12 years here. It's been great. Mark's a football man.

In his own words, Joe Philbin on what his role was as #Packers offensive coordinator in his last stint, and what he envisions it being this time: "Making Mike McCarthy look like the smartest play caller in the National Football League."

Philbin on returning to Green Bay after family tragedy: "It's very, very emotional for all of us, but at the end of the day, we care and love a lot of people here, and a lot of people care about and love us."

Philbin said it will be a challenge to break down the offense and find ways to improve an offense that has had success. "How can we score more points? Is it doing more, doing less? Running more, running less?"

Philbin says Jim Hostler -- "everybody calls him Hos" -- fits well with his coaching style. Both worked together in Indy. Now, Hostler will be his pass-game coordinator. "We hit it off, thought about football the same way."

Mike Pettine said he and McCarthy had mutual friends. Just missed each other at the University of Pittsburgh. Got to spend some time at an owners meeting when I was with Cleveland. Felt like we were in tune.

Pettine reiterates exactly what Mike McCarthy has said about "base" defense: "The 3-4, 4-3 debate has really fallen by the wayside." It's a sub league, and #Packers will remain a sub defense. Pettine expects it will be rare to have more than 12-15 "base" snaps most weeks.

Pettine said his experience in Seattle was outstanding. Went there in spring and then in training camp and then was able to watch games on film and give advance report on Seattle opponents. Got a chance to really study personnel.

Pettine on his defense: "First we're going to be prepared. Scheme is a small part. It starts with fundamentals. I want to make sure guys know scheme is worthless unless you play with emotion and technique. I like to appear multiple without necessarily putting that much in."

Pettine said the league has changed and you can't have as many defenses as you once could because of how many young players are on rosters. Used to have 50 defenses, said now 20-25 with all the young players in the league.

Asked Mike Pettine if he wants to be head coach again. He says he has no interest. "That's the furthest thing from my mind." When he was HC, Pettine said he missed teaching part of the game. "It's like going from being a teacher to being the principle." Wants to remain a teacher.

That's it for the news conference. Check back later today on jsonline.com and packersnews.com for more coverage and analysis of what McCarthy and his new coaches had to say. And stay tuned for Pete Dougherty's weekly chat at 1 p.m. Thursday.